Shaktipeeth Highway: Route Changes, Increased Length, and Economic Boost

• The Pawanar-Patradevi Shaktipeeth Highway project is in a decisive stage, with land measurement completed in over 150 villages.
• The project has an initial allocation of 12,000 crore rupees, with a total cost estimated at 20,000 crore rupees.
• Route alignment in Kolhapur district was temporarily canceled due to local objections, leading to necessary changes and an increased highway length.
• The highway, now expected to be around 840 km long, will connect 370 villages across 12 districts, including Wardha, Yavatmal, and Kolhapur.
• It will boost religious tourism by connecting 18 major religious sites, including the three Shaktipeeths: Mahur, Tuljapur, and Kolhapur.

Why It Matters: Shaktipeeth Highway sees route changes, increased length, and aims to boost connectivity and religious tourism.